World Halal Trust Group

What World Halal Trust Group does

World Halal Trust Group is a privately held Halal certification organization headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, providing certification, audit, and traceability services to food producers, meat and poultry processors, animal farms, feed manufacturers, packaging suppliers, cosmetics and pharmaceutical producers, and hospitality operators. Founded in 2015 and operating under the legal entity UAB "World Halal Trust Group," the company runs a network of 13 registered regional offices across Europe, CIS, Central Asia, East Asia, South America, and Oceania — an unusually broad footprint for a sub-100-employee certification firm. Its methodology is grounded in internationally recognized Halal standards, including GSO 2055-1:2015 (Gulf), MS 1500:2019 (Malaysia/Singapore), SJPH (Indonesia), the proprietary WHT.G:2022 scheme, and OIC/SMIIC standards 1:2019, 6:2019, and 9:2019.

The company monetizes through a professional-services model, charging certification fees structured by scope across six product lines (CRAF-1.1 through CRAF-1.6) covering food/non-food products, animal and poultry feed, animal and poultry farms, packaging materials, catering/HoReCa, and hotels with Muslim Friendly designation. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed; contracts are multi-year. Distribution is direct-application via standardized CRAF forms, supported by an online Certificate Verification/Traceability System and an annual Halal Training Course that is mandatory for existing clients and serves as a mid-funnel demand channel. The company claims recognition from 16 national and regional Halal authorities including MUIS, SASO, SFDA, UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, JAKIM, MJCHT, Halal Damu Kazakhstan, Halal Balkans, and Halal Madagascar — a cross-jurisdictional recognition portfolio that enables certified clients to access Gulf, ASEAN, CIS, and African markets. The publicly listed customer base of approximately 23 named enterprises spans F&B, meat processing, dairy, beverages, poultry, oil, and pharmaceuticals and includes Coca-Cola, Mars Food UK Limited, Miratorg, Pieno Zvaigzdes, and Puratos.

Name

World Halal Trust Group

Legal name

UAB "World Halal Trust Group"

Website

https://worldhalaltrust.group

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

World Halal Trust Group is a Lithuania-headquartered Halal certification body providing audit, certification, and traceability services across food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and hospitality, operating 13 offices worldwide and recognized by 16 national Halal authorities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Halal Certification Services

akta.pro primary industry

Halal Certification Services (AFALAMAF)

Keywords

• Halal certification services
• Islamic food certification
• Halal standards compliance
• Shariah compliance audit
• Halal market access

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Halal Certification Services: The company generates revenue through certification fees charged to food and non-food producers, meat processors, animal farms, packaging material manufacturers, catering facilities, and hotels seeking Halal certification. Fees are based on certification scope and standards applied.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

World Halal Trust Group provides Halal certification services across the food and non-food supply chain, certifying producers, meat and poultry processors, animal farms, packaging manufacturers, catering operators, and hotels against international standards such as GSO 2055-1:2015, MS 1500:2019, SJPH, WHT.G:2022, and OIC/SMIIC standards. The group operates a direct engagement model with on-site audits and ongoing production monitoring delivered through a global network of 14+ regional offices.

Product overview

World Halal Trust Group provides Halal certification services through a portfolio of specialized offerings. The core service consists of six certification types: Food and Non-Food Products, Animal and Poultry Feed, Animal and Poultry Farms, Packaging Materials, Catering/HoReCa, and Hotels with Muslim Friendly Level. Certification is available under multiple international standards including GSO 2055-1:2015 (Gulf countries), MS 1500:2019 (Malaysia, Singapore), SJPH (Indonesia), WHT.G:2022 (Europe, Asia, CIS, Africa), OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 (Turkey, Pakistan, Central Asia), and OIC/SMIIC 6:2019/9:2019 (catering and tourism). Supporting these is a Certificate Verification/Traceability System and an annual Halal Training Course. The company operates through a global network of 13 offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Halal Certification for Food and Non-Food Products Halal certification service for food and non-food producers, enabling companies to export products to Muslim-majority countries and increase sales in markets requiring Halal products.
• Halal Certification for Animal and Poultry Feed Certification service for animal and poultry feed manufacturers ensuring feed ingredients comply with Halal standards.
• Halal Certification for Animal and Poultry Farms Certification for livestock and poultry farms covering breeding practices, feed sources, pharmaceutical preparations used, and slaughtering procedures.
• Halal Certification for Packaging Materials Certification ensuring packaging materials are free from non-Halal substances such as alcohol/ethanol and pork derivatives.
• Halal Certification for Catering and HoReCa Halal certification for food service establishments with optional Muslim Friendly level designation, covering restaurants and catering facilities.
• Halal Certification for Hotels with Muslim Friendly Level Halal hotel certification with Muslim Friendly level assessment, offering options such as Halal food, prayer facilities, Quran in rooms, and alcohol-free accommodations.
• Halal Training Course Annual training course providing information on latest Halal production and certification standards, trends, and main Halal requirements.

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized by Singapore's MUIS for Halal certification services. This recognition enables companies certified by World Halal Trust to access Singapore's Muslim market and demonstrates compliance with stringent Singaporean Halal standards.
• SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized by Saudi Arabia's national standards body. Provides access to Saudi Arabian market and Gulf Cooperation Council countries through SASO accreditation.
• SFDA (Saudi Food and Drug Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized by SFDA for Halal certification. Critical for companies seeking to export food products to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf markets.
• UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized by UAE government body for Halal certification services. Enables market access to United Arab Emirates and broader Middle East region.
• JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized by Malaysia's Islamic development authority. Provides credibility for certification aligned with Malaysian Halal standards MS 1500:2019.
• Halal Thailand (Central Islamic Committee of Thailand)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized by Thailand's Halal certification authority. Enables certification services for companies operating in Thailand's Halal market.
• Halal BalkansregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognition by Halal Balkans network. Provides coverage for Balkan region Halal certification needs.
• Halal GreeceregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognition by Greek Halal certification body. Supports operations in Greece market with local Halal certification requirements.
• MJCHT (Majlis Perundingan Halal Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized by Malaysia's Halal certification body. Supports Malaysian market access and compliance with MS standards.
• Halal DAMU (Kazakhstan)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognition by Kazakhstan's Halal certification authority. Supports operations in Central Asian markets through Kazakhstan office.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• IJN Halal (Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia Halal Hub): Malaysia Halal Development Corporation (HDC) — ecosystem enabler promoting Malaysian Halal standards globally and connecting producers with certifiers. Relevant as a market-shaping player that influences where WHT-issued certifications are accepted.

Regional players

• GIMDES: Turkey-based Halal certification body providing multi-standard audits under OIC/SMIIC frameworks. Comparable regional peer operating in the same OIC/SMIIC standards space as WHT Turkey and adjacent CIS markets.
• Instituto Halal de España: Spain-based Halal certification institute recognized by major Gulf authorities and JAKIM. Comparable in service offering but geographically focused on Iberian and Spanish-speaking export markets where WHT has limited office presence.

Direct peers

• Halal Monitoring Authority (HMA): UK-based Halal monitoring and certification organization with emphasis on meat and poultry slaughter supervision. Direct competitor for European meat and poultry certifications, sharing WHT's audit-driven field-service model.
• Halal Certification Services (HCS): Canadian private Halal certification body serving North American and global food producers with multi-jurisdictional recognition. Direct peer in the private, non-state-backed Halal certification segment with comparable service mix and standards coverage.
• Halal Control: Germany-headquartered private Halal certification body offering multi-jurisdictional Halal audits to EU and global food producers. Direct competitor to WHT in the European private-certifier segment, with overlapping client types (meat, dairy, packaged food) and standards coverage.
• IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America): US-based Halal certifier serving multinational food companies with a similar export-oriented, multi-standard model. Direct peer given comparable enterprise clientele, OIC/SMIIC recognition work, and global recognition footprint.

Broad incumbents

• MUI (Majelis Ulama Indonesia): Indonesian state-backed Halal authority issuing SJPH certifications. Functions as a broad incumbent that both directly certifies Indonesian producers and regulates entry of private players like WHT into the Indonesian market.
• JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia): Malaysia's state-backed Islamic authority that issues the dominant MS 1500:2019 Halal standard and accredits WHT and other private certifiers. Operates as a broad incumbent whose recognition decisions define the addressable market for WHT.

Emerging players

• SANHA (South African National Halal Authority): South African private Halal certifier recognized by JAKIM and other major authorities. Comparable emerging peer with similar multi-jurisdictional recognition strategy targeting export-oriented producers in Africa.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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